Twin Lakes Campground
Closed — Closed for the season and not maintained in the off-season. Typically opens in June and operates through fall. The access road (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 12:21PM MST until January 1 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will trap pollutants in the valleys. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST /9 AM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake
Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles
Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats
Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
About
Twin Lakes Campground is a small, minimally developed site situated on the southern edge of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the southeast edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The campground is popular with visitors seeking to fish on the boardwalks along Twin Lakes or enjoy hiking and relaxation during the summer and fall months. Trail #1874 departs directly from the campground, passing through remnants of an old burn area and offering access to the surrounding wilderness. The facility offers basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each campsite, but no potable water is available. Sites are available for $10 per night on a first-come, first-served basis, with payment collected via self-service pay station. The campground experiences light usage and maintains quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Access to Twin Lakes Campground requires traveling Forest Road 66 off the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39). The Scenic Byway is typically closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles during winter months, when it becomes an over-snow vehicle only route. The campground is not maintained during the off-season.
Directions
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86. Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (Forest Road 39/Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph. Turn left on Forest Road 39 and travel about 13 miles to Forest Road 66. Turn left on Forest Road 66 and go about 11 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6.5 miles. In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road. Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (becomes Forest Road 39) and travel 40 miles to Forest Road 66. Turn right on Forest Road 66 and go about 11 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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